perrot_admin Perrot is featured in two articles appearing in the Greenwich Time today! “Librarians’ Legacy: Two teens receive memorial scholarships”Eighteen-year-old Jane Wynne remembers Kathleen Krasniewicz for her creativity as a librarian, while 17-year-old Diana Pelliccia recalls her as a warm and helpful boss at the Perrot Memorial Library. The two college-bound teenagers are the winners of … Read more
Author Talk with Jennifer Jordan, author of The Last Man on the MountainTues., September 28th, 2010, at 7:30 PMRadcliffe Wing, Perrot Memorial Library Perrot Memorial Library is pleased to feature Jennifer Jordan, who will be speaking about her latest book, The Last Man on the Mountain: The Death of an American Adventurer on K2. This … Read more
Author Talk with Jennifer Vanderbes,author of Strangers at the FeastWeds., September 1st, 2010, at 7:30 PMRadcliffe Wing, Perrot Memorial Library Perrot Memorial Library is pleased to present Jennifer Vanderbes, who will be talking about her stunning new novel, Strangers at the Feast. Extra copies of the book will be available for check out at the … Read more
New at Perrot– Storytime in Spanish for kids! This drop-in program will be offered by Greenwich Spanish School. It will features songs and stories, and both native speakers and beginners are welcome to attend. The program will be aimed at ages 3-7, and children should attend with a caregiver. Storytime in Spanish will meet a … Read more
What We’re Reading at Perrot THE REBELLION OF JANE CLARKE, BY SALLY GUNNING [Fiction] This deftly told story takes us to Cape Cod and Boston just as the seeds of Revolution are taking hold. Jane has defied her father in his choice of a husband for her. As a result, he banishes her to Boston … Read more
Eshu Bumpus is a renowned storyteller, an accomplished jazz vocalist, and a master at physical characterization. He captivates his audience by telling a variety of African, African-American and World folktales leavened with music, humor and mystery! Eshu will be presenting a family show for ages 5 and up at Perrot on Thursday, July 29th, 2010, … Read more
Perrot Library Announces First Recipients of the Annual Kathy Krasniewicz Memorial Scholarships The Perrot Memorial Library Board of Directors is pleased to announce the winners of the first Kathy Krasniewicz Memorial Scholarships, given in memory of Perrot’s beloved Children’s Services Librarian. The annual awards, which include a cash prize of $2500 each, recognize two high … Read more
COMING SOON- EXCLUSIVE TO PERROTEXPRESS DVD’sTHREE (3) DAY CHECK OUTDVDs MAY NOT BE PLACED ON HOLD OR RENEWED$1.00 PER DAY OVERDUE FINELOOK FOR THE NUMBER “3” ON THE DVD SPINE
Safe Cycling Sunday– a bike safety event for chilren aged 7-12. It will feature several different stations, including Simon Says Signaling, Tasty Treats, and the Obstacle Course Challenge. Dave’s Cycles will also be present to teach kids about bike maintenance. When: Sunday, July 25th, 2010, 9 AM-12 PM, rain or shineWhere: Greenwich High School parking … Read more
We have a new program this summer at Perrot– a summer reading club for children entering grades 1 and up! You can participate in our summer reading club (and win prizes for reading!) from from June 30th through July 30th. To sign up for our summer reading club, simply go to our volunteer table by … Read more
We have a new display in the Rand Room of writing families: these are wives, husbands, sisters, brothers, and some children all in a family who have been published. There are John Updike and his son, David; Stephen King and his son, Joe Hill; mystery writers Mary Higgins Clark and her daughter Carol Higgins Clark; … Read more
The Byram Book Sale is this weekend! This sale includes a guesstimated 25,000 books, CDs, DVDs, videos, and audiobooks, including loads of brand new items, as well as many antiques. You will find a wide selection of goodies, including fiction, thirty-something categories of non-fiction, and TONS of incredible children’s books. If you’re a true bibliophile, … Read more
Perrot Memorial Library
90 Sound Beach Avenue
Old Greenwich, CT 06870
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